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Garden · Braga, Braga
Jardim de Santa Bárbara
Flower-bedded garden attached to the medieval wing of the former Paço Episcopal, with Gothic arches and the Fountain of Santa Bárbara. It is in central Braga, next to Praça da República.
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About Jardim de Santa Bárbara
The Jardim de Santa Bárbara occupies a space beside the medieval wing of the former Paço Episcopal of Braga, whose stone walls and Gothic arches form the garden’s backdrop.
The beds, laid out with box hedges, fill with flowers in spring and summer. In the centre there is a 17th-century fountain topped by the statue of Santa Bárbara.
The former Paço Episcopal around the garden was the residence of the archbishops and today houses the Public Library and services of the Universidade do Minho.
The garden is a few steps from Praça da República and Avenida Central, the heart of Braga’s life. Shaded benches and the central fountain make it a pleasant stop between visits.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
15 to 30 minutes.
Best time
In European spring and summer, when the flowers are in bloom, from March to September.
How to get there
It is in the historic centre, on Rua Justino Cruz, next to Praça da República.
Tip
Combine it with the Sé and the Palácio do Raio, just a few minutes away.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Jardim de Santa Bárbara
What is in the Jardim de Santa Bárbara?
Flower beds, a fountain with the statue of Santa Bárbara, and the medieval wing of the Paço Episcopal in the background.
What's the best time to see the garden?
In spring and during the European summer, when the flowers are in bloom.
Where is the garden?
In the centre, next to the Praça da República.